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Overview |
Plymouth | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $143 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Plymouth | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 807 students)
Plymouth vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Plaza College?
- Plaza College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Plymouth than Plaza College ($22,250.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Plymouth ($17,178 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 68.7% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($7,000 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Plaza College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 36.1% larger than aid received Plaza College ($9,286 vs. $6,822)
Plymouth vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Plymouth .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plymouth vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Plaza College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Plaza College and Plymouth.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $13,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($13,915 vs. $27,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($143 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/